Jose Mourinho has won far fewer Manager of the Month awards than some of his rivals

A side who win 2-0 are less likely to be remembered than one which comes from 3-0 down to pip it 4-3.

And his emphasis on defence may not be to everybody's liking - but with John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho his centre-backs in 2004-05, the Blues conceded a record 15 goals all season. Mourinho won the award twice that year.

Already this year the Manchester boss has been overlooked for Conte, despite being unbeaten in 15 and winning his last nine.

The Special One might just be the Unlucky One.

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